JAN
2020
Love Promise Extends to Service
Extend your Love Promise commitment to the service department with the Subaru Loves the Earth Service Add-on. It’s a program that collects and recycles cabin air filters and hard to recycle plastics. The initiative begins in April and is available to "add on" to your existing Loves the Earth enrollment. Retailers have through the end of January to enroll. Want to learn more? Click to read the FAQ.
Plastic Bags + Nature Preserves = Community Outreach
Plastic bags and nature preserves—two items you usually don’t like to see together. See them both play a role in eco-friendly community outreach at Landers McLarty Subaru in Huntsville, AL. 
Landers McLarty Shows Up for Community Outreach

When it comes to a partnership with the Land Trust of North Alabama , Landers McLarty Subaru shows up…literally. The retailer isn’t content to simply write a check to support the Land Trust. Its employees help with the work and encourage the local community to get involved.
Plastic Bags Become Mats for Alabama Homeless

From cars to baseball cards to figurines, it’s human nature to collect things. Nathan Hudson, new car sales manager at Landers McLarty Subaru, has an interesting collection: plastic bags. Read on to learn how the bags are transformed into mats for the homeless.
Eco-Displays Showcase Green Activities
Stuck on the design for your new eco-display? Ready to give your current display an upgrade? From framed posters to living green walls, see what other retailers use to showcase their green activities.
Recycling Poll Results
Last month's newsletter featured changes in U.S. recycling over the past year and asked if these changes have impacted recycling services in your area. Below are the results from responding retailers.

  • More than half reported no changes in recycling.
  • One-third can now recycle fewer items.
  • Recycling costs have increased for 14%.
  • Municipal recycling was discontinued for only 3%.
Who's Certified?
It's the first of the year, and we're only two away from 200 Eco-Friendly Retailers. See the complete list of certified retailers by region.
Chuck Golden
Green Dealer Support
517.719.0355